Site Reliability Engineer

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth:
privacy is a fundamental human right
. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!

We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high‑caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of.

You will be part of the Infrastructure Systems team which provides all base platforms in Proton (Kubernetes, VM orchestration, Bare metal provisioning) as well as all the critical services for them (DNS, DHCP, SoT, Monitoring...).

• Infrastructure Management
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  Oversee and optimize our rapidly expanding global network of thousands of servers
• Automation & Reliability
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  Design and implement automation systems that ensure 99.95%+ uptime across our infrastructure
• Problem Solving
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  Serve as an active member of the on‑call rotation, troubleshooting complex technical challenges across different network environments and censorship scenarios
• Monitoring Excellence
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  Develop and enhance sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems that provide real‑time visibility into our global infrastructure
• Technical Implementation
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  Engineer solutions to improve connectivity, stability, performance, scalability, security, and resilience—particularly in adversarial network environments

• Linux Expertise
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  Knowledge of Linux operating system internals, networking stack, and kernel tuning
• Infrastructure as Code
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  Strong experience with Kubernetes orchestration and automation using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar tools
• Programming Skills
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  Python proficiency for developing automation tools and operational scripts
• Architecture
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  Ability to design highly available and complex distributed scalable systems architecture
• Observability Tools
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  Hands‑on experience with monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana dashboards
• Security Knowledge
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  Understanding of security principles and best practices for infrastructure

• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies as our infrastructure evolves
• Strong problem‑solving abilities, especially in high‑pressure situations
• Collaborative mindset for working with the whole Infrastructure department
• Experience with bare metal provisioning
• Contribution to open‑source projects

Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (Read more about our impact here)

Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win.

Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.

Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one.

Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day.

In‑Person

Collaboration:

Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face‑to‑face with people who genuinely care about what they're building.

Food: Lunch and…